Compact and Affordable Apartment in Nagahama, Shiga
This rental apartment, located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is an apartment building with a total of six units, built in October 2004 with a lightweight steel frame structure. The available unit is on the first floor of a two-story building, featuring a 1K layout with a total private area of 18.3 sqm (approximately 5.53 tsubo). The living space includes a 5.6-tatami mat Western-style room.
Key financial terms are very tenant-friendly. The monthly rent is 28,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. There is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no renewal fees. Initial move-in costs are minimized, though tenants are required to join a rental guarantee scheme (Japan Safety, with an initial 50% fee covered by the landlord, followed by a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee and a 300 yen debit charge, tax excluded) and purchase fire insurance (approximately 15,000 yen for two years). Utilities are separate, with an estimated monthly water bill of around 2,000 yen.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, an IH cooking heater, a closet, a shoe box, an air conditioner, an indoor washing machine space, and a monitor-equipped intercom. For transportation, there is a free bicycle parking area and a free motorcycle parking space. The property also offers free parking spaces for cars. The agent's special notes highlight that the property is very inclusive: company dormitories, group homes, and foreign nationals are welcome. The entire building (B棟) is also available for lease next door, and combined contracts for both buildings are welcomed. The initial guarantee fee is covered by the landlord.
The apartment is situated in Nagahama, a historic city on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Nagahama is famous for its well-preserved castle town district and its spectacular summer fireworks festival over the lake. The area is rich in history and natural beauty. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Lake Biwa itself, offering numerous recreational activities and scenic views just a short distance from the property.
